Should I switch from EBB&Flow to Aero ?

So I've been growing for years now with a Flo-Gro 500, EBB&Flow style, which I like pretty much. I tried NFT but didn't liked it that much, and also tried DWC but got root rot as I couldn't maintain cool water temperature. (And yes I used Hydroguard, but still).

Problem is that I live in a pretty warm area, at least during summer, so it's a bit hard for me to maintain cool water. That's what I'm fearing with Aero.

I don't really have this problem with EBB&Flow, as clay pebbles let the roots have enough oxygen anyway and are not fully sitting in water.

But I would really like to try LP Aero, do you think it would worth it making the change ? I'm I gonna have trouble with my water temps ? (Usually it's between 20°C and 25°C more or less). Or should I stick with my old good Flogro 500 ?

If you can't keep the temps low don't even think about aero, would be my advise.

Nameless' said:

So I've been growing for years now with a Flo-Gro 500, EBB&Flow style, which I like pretty much. I tried NFT but didn't liked it that much, and also tried DWC but got root rot as I couldn't maintain cool water temperature. (And yes I used Hydroguard, but still).

Problem is that I live in a pretty warm area, at least during summer, so it's a bit hard for me to maintain cool water. That's what I'm fearing with Aero.

I don't really have this problem with EBB&Flow, as clay pebbles let the roots have enough oxygen anyway and are not fully sitting in water.

But I would really like to try LP Aero, do you think it would worth it making the change ? I'm I gonna have trouble with my water temps ? (Usually it's between 20°C and 25°C more or less). Or should I stick with my old good Flogro 500 ?

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never completely change it up unless you dont mind a supply shortage. try a small aero maybe, but these are not as friendly as
flood and drains, which I loved much

If you get root rot in dwc, then you probably should not consider aero until you can control your water temps. I'd stick with the flood table and switch up your style on it if you want a change. Coco, blocks, rocks, drip, flood, etc.

Using the reservoir water temp is pointless unless your roots are sitting in the res. Using the water to control root zone temperature in high pressure aero will always lead to overmisting. If you had a bucket of compost overheating in full sun, you wouldnt fill it with cold water, you`d move it out of the sun